SWA application process
05-12-2020, 10:40 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by sdj1986
No worries! I’m definitely lucky to have a job at a major. And at least now I don’t need to make a tough decision in the future. I just feel bad for a lot of the guys and girls I interviewed with.
05-12-2020, 11:02 AM
#52
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Originally Posted by sdj1986
SWA needs to realize that the most appealing part of their company to the pilots (and the reason they remain competitive with the big 3 even though their aircraft/destinations are not very appealing) is that they treat their employees so well.
The reason we are competitive with the big three is because SWA is the largest domestic carrier.
A CJO in hand when there is no hiring is pretty useless.
05-12-2020, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by barabek
I'm sorry for everyone involved! I just read the internal memo myself. I'm wondering why they decided to drain the pool. Does it cost money to keep the swimners? Honestly, I don't know. Anyone has the answer? I know we won't have new hires for a long time, but isn't it better to keep those 60 poor guys in the pool until this time comes?
05-12-2020, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MidnightHauler
As much as it sucks, they probably didn't want to keep anyone hanging at this time. There's still a lot of uncertainty in the next year or two and they're making adjustments for the unexpected. Better to let the current selectees know the dreaded news so they can at least apply to other jobs before those dry up.
05-12-2020, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Psycho18th
I’ll bet when hiring resumes, those folks will get a call, a quick interview to make sure they didn’t murder someone in the intervening time, and a fresh CJO. Hopefully that’s sooner than later.
again, my understanding, could be 200% wrong.
05-12-2020, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sdj1986
I am also lucky enough to have started at another major before the virus hit, so I am in good shape.
Originally Posted by at6d
A CJO in hand when there is no hiring is pretty useless.
05-12-2020, 05:14 PM
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They did enough to get noticed and scored a conditional offer. I’m hoping a parameter will be in place to check a box on the computer that the candidate did indeed interview and was offered a job. They could then provide the necessary updates and get some sort of priority to reapply—with preference.
Lets be honest, a lot can change in a few short years. If we don’t hire for two to five years the pool won’t be of much use.
Lets be honest, a lot can change in a few short years. If we don’t hire for two to five years the pool won’t be of much use.
05-12-2020, 07:07 PM
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Whatever. The bottom line is that it’s a crock of $7!t that they’re not placed and kept in a pool for however long it takes for us to hire again. Classless move by SWA. As someone mentioned.....deep definitely the lawyers at play.
05-12-2020, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Psycho18th
I’ll bet when hiring resumes, those folks will get a call, a quick interview to make sure they didn’t murder someone in the intervening time, and a fresh CJO. Hopefully that’s sooner than later.
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